Chapter 39

MADDOX

I woke up with my nose buried in her neck. Her scent was to die for, and I could not get enough of it.

It seemed that last night was a turning point for us. Not only did she want to sleep in here, but she also kissed me. What an amazing kiss it was too. It was so much better than either kiss before. The mate-bond snapping into place really enhanced every single aspect of our connection. Each touch, taste, and scent were a hundred times more potent than before.

The fact that she was here in my arms meant everything to me. She did not give up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself. She was the light that was shining brightly in the darkness, pulling me away from the chaos inside of me.

I was thirteen when I was given my first dose of Nordan. It had been five long years since then. I had grown accustomed to the darkness that it created, not realizing the impact of it until I was cleansed of it. I had never felt so light in my entire fucking life as I did then.

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